Nevadans are all wonderful, but there’s something special about those who live in small towns. Many of our small towns are pretty remote and offer certain challenges. Their residents aren’t fazed, though. They exhibit certain qualities that makes them some of the best people you’ll ever meet.

  1. People from small towns in Nevada have patience.

Reno Tahoe/flickr They learn early, because if your 30-mile commute is interrupted by cows, what else are you going to do?

  1. They have a rich history of hard work and enterprise.

Ashley Van Haeften/flickr This is Goldfied in 1905.

  1. They have a great sense of humor.

John Penny/flickr Hey…he followed his supervisor’s orders, right?

  1. Small town Nevadans value the arts.

Jasperdo/flickr Just because they live in a small town doesn’t mean they aren’t cultured.

  1. Small town Nevadans have great stories.

ATOMIC Hot Links/flickr And, they’ll usually share them with you if you have the time and inclination to sit and chat.

  1. They’re creative.

ATOMIC Hot Links/flickr So, you don’t want to haul out the truck or you’re out of gas? Hop on your ATV!

  1. They stand firm with tradition.

Nevada Department of Agriculture/flickr Nevada Day is a big deal in this state.

  1. They’re tough.

Fred Moore/flickr You have to be, to live in a landscape like this. Nevadans can handle it.

  1. Nevada’s small town residents help each other out.

BLM/flickr In a small town, your neighbors are invaluable. Whether you need help with yard work, child care or just someone to talk to, they’re there for you.

  1. They make friends for life.

heart&sun/flickr Friendships forged in Nevada’s small towns are forever, even if you leave.

Do you live in a small Nevada town? What qualities do you appreciate about your neighbors?

Reno Tahoe/flickr

They learn early, because if your 30-mile commute is interrupted by cows, what else are you going to do?

Ashley Van Haeften/flickr

This is Goldfied in 1905.

John Penny/flickr

Hey…he followed his supervisor’s orders, right?

Jasperdo/flickr

Just because they live in a small town doesn’t mean they aren’t cultured.

ATOMIC Hot Links/flickr

And, they’ll usually share them with you if you have the time and inclination to sit and chat.

So, you don’t want to haul out the truck or you’re out of gas? Hop on your ATV!

Nevada Department of Agriculture/flickr

Nevada Day is a big deal in this state.

Fred Moore/flickr

You have to be, to live in a landscape like this. Nevadans can handle it.

BLM/flickr

In a small town, your neighbors are invaluable. Whether you need help with yard work, child care or just someone to talk to, they’re there for you.

heart&sun/flickr

Friendships forged in Nevada’s small towns are forever, even if you leave.

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